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Snowshoeing at Lake Achensee

Snowshoeing is becoming increasingly popular. Which is no surprise: It’s an activity that allows you to immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature, far away from the noise and bustle. The best starting points for impressive snowshoe hikes at Lake Achensee are the idyllic village of Steinberg am Rofan, the village of Achenkirch and the Karwendel valleys in Pertisau. 

Follow trails deep into the magical winter landscape on a self-guided tour or join a guided snowshoe walk. The expert guides know the terrain inside out and share local knowledge and stories about the area. And they also know where to see the most common alpine animals – ibexes, chamois, ptarmigans, and golden eagles circling majestically overhead in the cold winter air.

Interactive tour planner

Plan your individual snowshoeing adventure with our interactive tour planner. Filter by difficulty, elevation gain and activity to find tours to suit all abilities.

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Snowshoe hiking
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154 - 268 hm
268 - 382 hm
382 - 496 hm
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Steinberg - Kögljoch - Achenkirch

Starting Point: Steinberg, car park Rofanlifte II

We recommend taking the free regional bus to Steinberg am Rofan (bus stop: Steinberg a. R. Rofanlift…

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walking time
04:00 h
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distance
12.3 km
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elevation gain
470 hm
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difficulty
Medium
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Pertisau - Pletzachalm - Gern Alm - Pertisau

Starting Point: Pertisau, toll booth at the entrance to the Karwendel valleys (cross-country skiing centre)

From the toll booth at the entrance to the Karwendel valleys (952 meters) in Pertisau, turn right…

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walking time
04:00 h
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distance
10.7 km
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elevation gain
195 hm
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difficulty
Easy
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Achensee snowshoeing camp

The course is designed for snowshoers who want to develop the skills for safe travel in open terrain.

A group of snowshoers attending an avalanche awareness lecture learn how to use a probe.
A group enjoys a beautiful winter's day while exploring the region on a guided snowshoe tour.

Achensee Winter Hiking Programme

If you enjoy hiking in groups and appreciate the knowledge imparted by local guides, join our guided winter walks. Our nature park rangers conduct a series of tours where they share interesting information about the local flora and fauna.

Explore the wintry scenery of the Falzturnthal in the Nature Park Karwendel on snowshoes.

Safety tips

The Achensee region has countless designated routes for winter hiking and snowshoeing that invite you to explore the breathtaking winter wonderland. To ensure that your adventure is both safe and enjoyable, it's important to keep a few essential tips in mind. By following these guidelines, you can minimize your risks and fully enjoy the beauty of nature.

BOOK SNOWSHOEING EXPERIENCES

Snowshoe hike all day

from € 49,00

Winter landscapes

from € 18,00

Winter experience Tristenau

from € 18,00

Snowshoe hike for beginners

from € 33,00

Achensee Snowshoeing Camp

from € 375,00

Winter pasture hike

from € 18,00

Wildlife watching

from € 18,00

Wildlife in winter

from € 18,00

Avalanche educational trail & transceiver checkpoints

Safety is the top priority when heading into the backcountry. The Achensee region has installed five avalanche transceiver checkpoints: at the car park Falkenmoos in Achenkirch, at the entrance of the Unterautal valley in Achenkirch, at the car park Achenseehof, at the car park Hubertus and at the start of the ORTOVOX avalanche educational trail Rofan. Located in the Rofan mountains at an elevation of 1,800 metres, the educational trail features seven interpretive panels explaining potential hazards in avalanche-prone terrain and how to stay safe in the mountains. 

The ORTOVOX avalanche educational trail in Maurach features seven stations explaining the proper conduct in alpine terrain and how to use avalanche beacon, shovel and probe.
The ORTOVOX avalanche educational trail in Maurach features seven stations explaining the proper conduct in alpine terrain and how to use avalanche beacon, shovel and probe.
A ski tourer holds his life-saving avalanche transceiver in his hand.
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